Author Question: A patient comments, I never know the right answer and My opinion is not important. Using Erikson's ... (Read 56 times)

Sufayan.ah · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A patient comments, I never know the right answer and My opinion is not important. Using Erikson's theory, which psychosocial crisis did the patient have difficulty resolving?

a. Initiative versus Guilt
b. Trust versus Mistrust
c. Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt
d. Generativity versus Self-Absorption

Question 2

A 26-month-old child displays negative behavior, refuses toilet training, and often shouts, No when given direction.

The nurse's counseling with the parent should be based on the premise that the child is engaged in which of Erikson's psychosocial crises?

a. Trust versus Mistrust
b. Initiative versus Guilt
c. Industry versus Inferiority
d. Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt

vkodali · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
These statements show severe self-doubt, indicating that the crisis of gaining control over the environment is not being successfully met. Unsuccessful resolution of the crisis of Initiative versus Guilt results in feelings of guilt. Unsuccessful resolution of the crisis of Trust versus Mistrust results in poor interpersonal relationships and suspicion of others. Unsuccessful resolution of the crisis of Generativity versus Self-Absorption results in self-absorption that limits the ability to grow as a person.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The crisis of Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt is related to the developmental task of gaining control of self and environment, as exemplified by toilet training. This psychosocial crisis occurs during the period of early childhood. Trust versus Mistrust is the crisis of the infant, Initiative versus Guilt is the crisis of the preschool and early school-aged child, and Industry versus Inferiority is the crisis of the 6- to 12-year-old child.